Top 10 careers/jobs in football.

Over the past 10 years, there have been a whole host of new jobs within football. The talk about the money in football will always be a topic of discussion due to the way the money is distributed especially when it comes to grassroots football. One of the huge positives that money in football brings is the number of jobs that have been created. You don't have to be a player or a manager to earn a decent wage doing what you love.

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Below are the top 10 careers/jobs in football:

Football Manager  -  Aside from being a player, the most popular job within football is probably the Football Manager. I think we've all been at home or in the stands supporting our club, literally shouting about what tactics to play, formation to use or subs to make. Of course, being the manager of a football team involves much more than that but given the opportunity, few of us would turn down the chance to manage the club we support.

Football Coach  -  Football coaches develop the skills and motivation of football players and teams. FA coaching badges are the way to go if you're looking to become a qualified football coach and if you're looking to become a football coach, read more about it here.

Football Expert/Pundit  -  Football Pundits provide their opinion and commentary on football matters. When a footballer retires, he or she must think their days of pressure and fan abuse are over. Moving into punditry sometimes seems like the easier option compared to becoming a coach or manager but pundits still receive similar scrutiny.

Football Writer/Blogger  -  Being a football writer can be one of the most fulfilling jobs in football. Something that for many, started off as a hobby, has now blossomed into a full-fledged career within football. We've put together a list of tips on how to become a successful football writer, read more about it here.

Assistant Manager - The assistant manager is the 2nd in command to the football manager. Being the assistant manager is in some ways a fast track to becoming a football manager yourself one day. Responsibilities can vary but it's the closest role to being the manager with less of the scrutiny and pressure.

Football Referee  -  Young men and women have expressed a keen interest in becoming the new crop of referees and the FA has no shortage of candidates signing up to become the next top referee. If you're looking to become a football referee and don't know where to start, read more about it here.

Football Scout  -  On December 2nd 2016 The FA launched its free Talent Identification Level 1: An Introduction to Scouting course. Gaining your qualifications and any important skills along the way are only minor steps. Therefore, try putting your skills into practice by volunteering at your local grassroots club. Visit multiple games at various levels, write reports and continue to showcase your talents. If you're looking to become a football scout, read more about it here.

Sports Physiotherapist  -  Contrary to popular belief, there isn't actually a specific role known as a 'football physio'. If you're looking to become a Sports Physiotherapist, read more about it here.

Football Analyst  -  A football analysis's are the coaches behind the coaches, pouring over hours of video and logging plays. They spot trends and make suggestions. Their work produces the building blocks of a game plan.

Club Secretary  -  In terms of Grassroots Football, the club secretary is one of the most important roles in a club or league. The main point of contact for your County FA, team managers and clubs/leagues, the secretary will look after the administrative duties for the club/league. If you're looking to become a club secretary, read more about it here.

Honourable Mentions

Pertaining to grassroots football we can not forget the important job that Club Treasures. When starting a football team, one of the most overlooked but equally important roles within a football club is the club treasurer. A club treasurer is integral to the smooth running of the club, so you'll need to work closely with the entire club committee.